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House roll call 1079 · 94th Congress · Aug 9, 1976

To amend the thompson amendments (see r.c. 618) to H.R. 11552, by postponing the implementation date until january 3, 1977.

On Aug 9, 1976, the House voted 172–199 (HR 11552). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 59–209, Republicans 126–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
172
No
199
Did not vote
44
Date
Aug 9, 1976

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 209 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the thompson amendments (see r.c…: House Vote, Aug 9, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1079/to-amend-the-thompson-amendments-see-r-c-618 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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